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Three British Light Music Conductors
(1) John Wilson
Brian Kay talks to conductor, composer, arranger John Wilson, whose musical genius is behind many successful projects in light music and film music. His annual concert with his own orchestra has become a huge hit at the BBC Proms and sells out quicker than any other (RNZ)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A feature recorded in 1999 by New Zealander Barry Empson, who passed away recently at the age of 67 (RNZ)
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Star Canadian violinist James Ehnes talks music with Tim Dodd. (58′15″)
NZ pianist Georgina Zellan-Smith talks to Tim Dodd. (57′38″)
Tim Dodd goes behind the scenes to talk to the creative team at the premiere season of Eve de Castro-Robinson's and Roger Horrocks's opera based on the life of the New Zealand artist. (58′24″)
The organ in Napier Cathedral has been restored and enlarged to become New Zealand's most advanced cathedral organ. Kerry Stevens follows the restoration which honours the organ builders who have contributed to the instrument over many decades. (44′13″)
1928 Columbia Competition. Presented by Steve Danby. (49′04″)
Visiting Swedish conductor talks with Christine Argyle. (55′40″)
Versions of Don Carlos, presented by Michael Vinten. (58′14″)
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